What is the Anti-discrimination Act in Victoria?

In Victoria, the main legislation which makes it unlawful to discriminate is the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Other relevant Victorian laws are the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001.

What is the purpose of the Equal Opportunity Act 1995?

Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic) made it against the law to sexually harass or treat someone unfairly because of their age, carer status, disability, industrial activity, lawful sexual activity, marital status, parental status, physical features, pregnancy, race, religious belief/activity, sex and personal association …

What does the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 prohibit?

This legislation prohibits discrimination, among other things, on the grounds of race, work status, gender identity and sexual orientation. Sexual harassment in the workplace is also prohibited.

What are the 5 key acts that protect against discrimination?

Anti-discrimination laws

• Age Discrimination Act 2004.
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
• Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986.

What does the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 cover?

The Act covers the following types of discrimination: Sex (including breastfeeding, pregnancy and sexual harassment) Disability (including past, present or future disability and also includes actual or perceived HIV status) Race (including ethno-religion)

What does the Anti discrimination Act do?

The RDA protects people from racial discrimination in many areas of public life, including employment, education, getting or using services, renting or buying a house or unit, and accessing public places. The RDA also makes racial hatred unlawful.

What types of discrimination are unlawful?

Unlawful workplace discrimination occurs when an employer takes adverse action against a person who is an employee or prospective employee because of the following attributes of the person:

• race.
• colour.
• sex.
• sexual orientation.
• age.
• physical or mental disability.
• marital status.
• family or carer’s responsibilities.

What is not protected by anti discrimination law?

This law prohibits any use of direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of age, sexual preference, marital status, birth, wealth, religion or belief, political or syndical opinion, language, current or future state of health, disability, physical or genetical property or social origin.

What are the key components of Anti-Discrimination Act 1977?

Sex (including breastfeeding, pregnancy and sexual harassment) Disability (including past, present or future disability and also includes actual or perceived HIV status) Race (including ethno-religion) Homosexuality (actual or perceived)

Why are there laws against discrimination in Victoria?

We don’t want to be judged simply because of how we look, our disability, sex, or our age. Unfortunately, people are often judged on an aspect of their body or character, rather than being seen as a whole person. In Victoria we have a law that protects people from this kind of unfair treatment. What is discrimination?

Why was the Equal Opportunity Act introduced in Victoria?

Victoria’s Equal Opportunity Act recognises that discrimination can cause social disadvantage, and access to opportunities is not equitably distributed through society. The law, therefore, plays a critical role in providing a framework to recognise rights and to eliminate discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation as much as possible.

Is it against the law to discriminate against someone?

While the Equal Opportunity Act makes it against the law to discriminate against someone because of specific personal characteristics protected by the law, it also recognises that discrimination may be justified in certain circumstances. An exception or exemption is a defence to discrimination.

What’s the new anti vilification bill in Victoria?

Two weeks ago, Victorian Reason Party MP Fiona Patten introduced a new anti-vilification bill to the state parliament. In the midst of heated public debate over the federal government’s draft Religious Discrimination Bill, Patten’s bill has been given far less attention.